Location:
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0121897Date Posted:
2026-03-09Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers)
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers) and lead the design and implementation of engineering projects focused on high voltage switchgear. This role offers a unique chance to work independently, manage complex projects, and coach lower-level professionals. You'll be responsible for preparing designs, modifying customer-specific solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of customer orders. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by driving innovation, solving complex problems, and enhancing customer satisfaction in a dynamic and supportive environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines
How you'll make an impact
- Act as a technical leader for customer orders and responsible countries.
- Generate BOM in ERP for customer orders, working closely with team members.
- Understand and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics.
- Review and understand mechanical designs and drawings in 3D design tools like Creo.
- Collaborate with design and secondary engineers to review 2D and 3D drawings.
- Review customer specifications at the order design stage.
- Support production teams with technical queries.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements.
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 6-8 years of experience with high voltage switchgear (66kV and above).
- Knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
- Proficiency in ERP software is an added advantage.
- Understanding of manufacturing drawings and electrical schematics.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop. We value safety and integrity, taking responsibility for our actions while caring for our colleagues and the business. Join us and be part of a team that is powering good for a sustainable energy future.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Top Skills
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
